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So I’m trying to balance several things: honoring my mother’s wishes, treating my brother fairly, protecting his children’s educational opportunities, and not creating an expectation that I will ultimately be responsible for supporting my brother.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

It added that the unit would be responsible for introducing a new legal duty for public bodies in England to consider how their policies affect those on low incomes.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Guffey will be responsible for the company’s U.S. businesses including small package, Roadie, Happy Returns and UPS Stores.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

If the trial goes on as scheduled, Paramount could be responsible for more than $1 billion in such fees.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Some remarkable process must be responsible for the vast outpouring of energy in a quasar.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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